Managing Startup Programs to Improve Performance

I have a new HP HDX16t notebook (p/n NK133AV) and would like to eliminate unncecssary startup programs using MSCONFIG, but need a credible reference to let me know which ones I can kill. Just to let you know, I am aware of the HP article "Increasing System Performance Without Adding Memory in Windows Vista", but it says "if unsure about a task, write the name down and research it latter on the Internet". Well thats not too helpful, because its a big network out there with lots of junk and lots of ulterior motives. I am also familiar with the HP article about using MSCONFIG in Windows Vista, and it is helpful in suggesting some items NOT to remove, but it doesn't deal with a bunch of others that came loaded on the notebook. Can an expert tell me or point me to a credible list of theses applications that will let me decide which I can remove? Thank you very much..

Re: Managing Startup Programs to Improve Performance

09-29-200906:40 PM

HP MediaSmart TV (I don't have a tuner) - Remove this from StartupHP Wireless Assistant - You can only remove this if you are not using WirelessJava Platform SE 6 U15 - - Remove this from StartupStartMen Application - This is a part of Cyberlink software. Remove this from StartupMUI StartMen Application (appears twice in MSCONFIG) - This is a part of Cyberlink software. Remove this from StartupMUI StartMenu Application (appears twice in MSCONFIG) - This is a part of Cyberlink software. Remove this from StartupAdobe Acrobat (is this just for updates?) - Remove this from StartupHP Quick Launch Buttons - If you want to use the line of keys available above the function keys, you need this, otherwise you can remove it from startupCyperLink MediaLibrary Service - Remove this from StartupCyperLink PowerCinema - Remove this from StartupHP DVDSmart - You can remove this if you do not want to start this application on insertion of a DVD.

WMPNSCFG - wmpnscfg.exe is used to alert users when a new media device is found on the network. This is a kind of Autorun feature to check if the inserted device has songs or movie and then launch Windows Media Player accordingly. I would not recommend this for startup. However, I would leave it upto you.

Windows Defender - If your system is protected with any other Antivirus software, you can disable this.

Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.

Re: Managing Startup Programs to Improve Performance

HP MediaSmart TV (I don't have a tuner) - Remove this from StartupHP Wireless Assistant - You can only remove this if you are not using WirelessJava Platform SE 6 U15 - - Remove this from StartupStartMen Application - This is a part of Cyberlink software. Remove this from StartupMUI StartMen Application (appears twice in MSCONFIG) - This is a part of Cyberlink software. Remove this from StartupMUI StartMenu Application (appears twice in MSCONFIG) - This is a part of Cyberlink software. Remove this from StartupAdobe Acrobat (is this just for updates?) - Remove this from StartupHP Quick Launch Buttons - If you want to use the line of keys available above the function keys, you need this, otherwise you can remove it from startupCyperLink MediaLibrary Service - Remove this from StartupCyperLink PowerCinema - Remove this from StartupHP DVDSmart - You can remove this if you do not want to start this application on insertion of a DVD.

WMPNSCFG - wmpnscfg.exe is used to alert users when a new media device is found on the network. This is a kind of Autorun feature to check if the inserted device has songs or movie and then launch Windows Media Player accordingly. I would not recommend this for startup. However, I would leave it upto you.

Windows Defender - If your system is protected with any other Antivirus software, you can disable this.

Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.

I am an HP employee.

Regards,Vidya

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Re: Managing Startup Programs to Improve Performance

Yes, Java and Adobe programs in the startup are just to check if there is an update available.

The Notebook is preinstalled with Cyberlink DVD Suite. You can use CyberLink DVD Suite to perform many different multimedia and disc burning tasks, including creating data discs, music discs, movies and slideshows, capturing video, and labeling.

Some of the notebooks come with special buttons above the F1 - F12 keys. These buttons are named as HP Quick Launch Buttons. I am sorry for describing it wrongly.

Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.

I am an HP employee.

Regards,Vidya

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